[Solved] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to 1993 Ford Explorer

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Zetareticuli
Member since October 2022 • 83 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1993 Ford Explorer - help?

Posted on March 24, 2025
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Posted on March 25, 2025

Replies (6)

Darthvader
Member • 20 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1993 Ford Explorer. This might do it.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 127 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1993 Ford Explorer, hope this helps.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 42 posts

Been stuck with my 1993 Ford Explorer for weeks. This might be the fix.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 108 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1993 Ford Explorer, hope this helps.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 68 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1993 Ford Explorer won’t recognize the key.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 5 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1993 Ford Explorer.

March 30, 2025 Reply

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